Lecturer in Summer Sessions - College Writing Programs

Position Overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A reasonable estimate for this position is $1900 per unit, by agreement with Berkeley Summer Sessions.

Percent time: Summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis.

Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in April.

Position duration: Applications will be accepted and reviewed for department needs through July 31, 2026. The pool will close July 31, 2026; applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that time will need to submit their applications anew.

Open date: December 3, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The College Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach summer courses in the College Writing Programs should openings arise. The number of positions varies from summer to summer, depending on the department’s needs. All positions are handled on a by-agreement basis.

Programs include:

• English Language and Culture: Our English for Academic and Specific Purposes courses are aimed at high-beginning through advanced-level students who want to enhance their English language skills, improve job performance, or undertake university work. Courses are offered both online and in person and are grounded in theme-based and project-based learning.
• Creative Writing: Courses include short fiction and drama, nonfiction, poetry, and performance and reading. Most courses are 3-week workshops, although a few are in a longer 6-week format. They are offered both online and in person. A record of publication in creative writing is preferred for creative writing teaching candidates.
• Public Speaking: We offer introductory, advanced, and online public speaking courses for lower-division students. All are in a 6-week format.
• Reading and Writing in the Disciplines: Courses focusing on education; writing in the biological sciences, law, and business; and other disciplines are offered both online and in person.
• Reading & Composition (Berkeley students): We offer online sections of required courses for Berkeley undergraduates, who receive priority enrollment. Instructors must be experienced in teaching composition. Course lengths vary from 8 to 10 weeks.

• Job duties: Successful applicants will teach one or more summer courses. Applicants will be responsible for all classes, including crafting syllabi, teaching in a classroom environment, and grading student work. Instructors will also be required to attend faculty meetings.
• Successful applicants will be interested not only in teaching but also in being part of a faculty team. Participation in faculty development workshops and ongoing self-evaluation are important to our program.
• UC lecturers are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement of the UC-AFT.
• Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in APRecruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
• Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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